B3 Science · Term 2, Week 7

Ecosystem

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Curriculum details

Strand
Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
Ecosystem (3.3)
Content standard
B3.3.3.1 - Show understanding and appreciation of the interactions and interdependencies of organisms in an ecosystem
Indicator
B3.3.3.1.1 - Identify organisms in a habitat and describe why they live in a particular place
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 7 (Week 19 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 56

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Show pictures, videos and drawings of organisms in their various homes (habitats).
- Take learners on a field trip (or a tour of the school environment) to study about some ecosystems, e. g. (1) Birds and insects on a tree (2) Frogs and fish in a pond/stream (3) Grasshoppers, insects on a grass field (4) Different plant on a farm.
- Assist learners to identify some observable features that enable organisms to live successfully in their habitat e.g. tilapia has fins to help it swim in a pond. Birds have wings to help them.
- Guide learners to discuss the following: (1) is a frog a fish? (2) Why can't a fish live on land?
- Learners plan, design and draw posters showing organisms in their natural homes.